Kenneth Smith
Email: ********@**********.***
Address:
City: Pahokee
State: FL
Zip: 33476
Country: USA
Phone: 561-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
I will be focused on being a good role model to students by exhibiting and reinforcing positive behaviors. Extensive experience in a therapy-based environment. Friendly and energetic with 4 years in substitute teaching in a public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. I 'm versed in collaborating with teachers and parents to best meet each individual s unique needs. Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Pahokee High School, Pahokee FL 1/2001 to 6/1999 (General Studies)
High School Dipolma from Palm Beach Community College, Pahokee FL 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
I will be focused on being a good role model to students by exhibiting and reinforcing positive behaviors. Extensive experience in a therapy-based environment. Friendly and energetic with 4 years in substitute teaching in a public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. I'm versed in collaborating with teachers and parents to best meet each individual's unique needs. Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Highlights
First Aid and CPR Certified
Classroom management
Patient
Strong communicator
Teaching, tutoring and counseling
Experience working special needs students
Effectively work with parents
Motivating students
Accomplishments
Completed extensive crisis prevention and intervention training programs.Counseling
Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions.
Parent Communication
Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
Completed 5 years of service as a Correctional Ofiicer.
Completed 4 years of service as a Substitute Teacher.
Experience
October 2012 to Current
Palm Beach County School Board Pahokee, Florida
Substitute Teacher
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.Earned positive verbal feedback from parents regarding student success.Met with students' parents regarding different issues to discuss solutions.
May 2007 to Current
Florida Department Of Corrections Pahokee, Florida
Correctional Officer
Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity.Supervised the meal distribution and observed inmates during meals.Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, and work details.Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed.Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.Maintained daily logs of shift activity.Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being of inmates at all times.
February 2003 to June 2007
Palm Beach County School Board West Palm Beach, Florida
Substitute Teacher
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.Earned positive verbal feedback from parents regarding student success.Met with students' parents regarding different issues to discuss solutions.
Education
1999 Pahokee High School Pahokee, Florida
High School Diploma General Studies
Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth, Florida
General Studies